Daniel O’Leary continues to teach at the University of Southern California (USC), serving both the Marshall School of Business and the Leventhal School of Accounting. Additionally, he periodically teaches a course on information systems, data, and analytics in the International Executive Management in Finance and Controllership (IEMFC) program at UMIO, Maastricht University.
As a Professor of Business Intelligence at ITAM, Angel goes beyond teaching, he’s transforming how students think, analyze, and tell stories with data. By integrating AI and Data Literacy, he’s preparing future leaders for a data-driven world.
This week, we are thrilled to recognize Blerim Emruli, who marks his fifth consecutive year as a Qlik Academic Program Educator Ambassador! His dedication to advancing data literacy, integrating Qlik into academic programs, and bridging the gap between education and industry continues to make a significant impact at Lund University and beyond.
I am pleased to introduce Qlik Academic Program Educator Ambassador for 2025, Darshan Sagar who is an Assistant Professor at Silver Oak University, Ahmedabad, India. His core teaching subject is Information Technology. Darshan has a strong passion for integrating data analytics, cloud computing, and web technologies into academic learning. He has undertaken various initiatives to bridge the gap between education and industry.
Please welcome back Javier Leon to the Educator Ambassador Program! He has recently expanded his teaching roles while continuously evolving his curriculum to keep pace with industry demands. With expertise spanning multiple universities and a deep commitment to fostering real-world skills in students, his insights offer a glimpse into the future of analytics education.
As the job market rapidly evolves, professionals across industries are realizing the importance of upskilling to stay competitive. With technological advancements and economic changes reshaping the workforce, it's more important than ever to focus on acquiring in-demand skills like AI, data analytics, cloud computing, and cybersecurity. Among these, data analytics stands out due to its broad applications and ability to secure your career's future. A Forbes expert emphasizes that data analysis skills are becoming essential as companies increasingly rely on data to make strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge. The rise of AI-powered analytics and sophisticated data visualization is transforming unstructured data into actionable insights.
For a deeper dive into “The Top 5 Skills to Learn in 2025,” check out the full article here.
The Qlik Academic Program offers the resources you need to thrive in the digital economy. With access to powerful analytics software and comprehensive training materials, Qlik equips students and educators with the practical skills needed to excel in the data-driven world. Whether you're a student aiming to boost your data expertise or an educator seeking to provide your students with the latest tools, the Qlik Academic Program is a valuable asset for preparing the next generation of data-savvy professionals.
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This week we would like to introduce Dr K. Kalaiselvi, who happens to be a returning Educator Ambassador of the Qlik Academic Program. We are excited to select Dr Kalaiselvi as an Ambassador for a second year in a row due to her continued enthusiasm for Qlik’s Academic Program and her efforts in 2024.
Indian IT hiring landscape is at a pivotal juncture as it transitions from a year of decline towards a more hopeful future. The focus on specialised skills, particularly in AI and data science, combined with geographical shifts towards Tier 2 cities, indicates a transformation within the sector. While the IT hiring landscape in India in 2024 was marked by delayed onboarding and a decline in overall hiring activity, the outlook for 2025 appears promising with expectations of recovery and growth fuelled by improvements in economic conditions and technological advancements.
Read more on this article at:https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/hr-policies-trends/indian-it-hiring-2025-promises-rebound-ai/data-science-roles-to-dominate-job-market/articleshow/116619527.cms?utm_source=contentofinterest&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=cppst
If you are a student or an educator, looking to get skilled in data analytics, leverage resources of the
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🚀 DHBW Mannheim is transforming education with hands-on data literacy! Through the Qlik Academic Program, students master real-world data analysis and visualization—boosting their career prospects in today’s data-driven world. See how this program is shaping future leaders!
TheQlik Academic Programis proud to announce our 2025 class of Educator Ambassadors.Academic Program Ambassadors are educators who champion the Qlik Academic Program at their universities and beyond, with a passion for preparing students for the data driven workplace.
These individuals are some of our most active participants of the Qlik Academic Program who fully utilize the free software, training resources and qualifications that we provide to university students and educators.The members of our 2025 class are:
Marcin Stawarz
Blerim Emruli
Javier Leon
Angelika Klidas
Dr K Kalaiselvi
Angel R Monjarás
Daniel E. O'Leary
Alexander Flaig
Chee-wai Ho
Dr. Manikandan Sundaram
Katherine Taylor Pearson
Terrence Perera
Darshan Sagar
Juana Ines Zuntini
Marisa Sánchez
Meet the Qlik Academic Program Educator Ambassadors for 2025
We are thrilled to be recognizing the efforts of these individuals to help the Qlik Academic Program to achieve its mission - to create a data literate world, one student at a time. Each ambassador has been selected through a self-nominated application process, where they were required to answer various questions covering their motivations for becoming an ambassador, and to evidence their passion for upskilling their students in analytics over the past 12 months. This year, we are excited to select 15 ambassadors, 7 new ones and 8 returning ambassadors whose efforts continued to impress us. To thank them for their efforts, our ambassadors will receive exclusive benefits such as webinars and discussion groups with Qlik leaders, opportunities to showcase their experience with the Qlik Academic Program and the chance to grow their network with other educators across various fields and geographies.
Throughout 2025 our ambassadors will continue their advocacy for the Qlik Academic Program and help us to reach even more students and educators with our free resources. Stay tuned over the coming months for more in-depth profiles on each of our ambassadors, and get to know who they are, what they teach and why they are so passionate about bridging the data literacy skills gap!Learn more about the Ambassador Program and how to apply for future classes.
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